Franchising
Purchasing a Franchise
Purchasing a franchise gives you the opportunity to invest in and be part of a pre-established business. Typically, purchasing a franchise allows you to use the brand of a business and establish a profitable franchise.
Franchising part of your business?
Opting to franchise your business is not an easy decision to make, as whilst it can create many opportunities it can also pose substantial risks as you are ultimately agreeing to hand over autonomy of your brand.
Whether you’re a franchisor looking to safeguard the reputation of your business or a franchisee needing help with negotiating the terms of a franchise agreement, our franchising team at Rothera Bray can help ensure the protection and continued success of your franchise.
Why use Rothera Bray for your Franchise?
We can advise both franchisors and franchisees in a range of industries.
We are willing to discuss your business further to advise on whether a franchise is suitable and we can make recommendations of other suitable legal relationships to consider.
We can review your existing franchise agreements, draft new franchise agreements and negotiate leases on premises.
We can advise on day-to-day business issues.
We can advise on data protection issues.
We can act for franchisees in franchise re-sales.
Our team can assist in resolving disputes between franchisors and franchisees.
We work with our dispute resolution, commercial property, intellectual property, corporate and employment law teams to provide you with a full service
We can put you in touch with third-party contacts such as accountants and property management agents to ensure you receive a comprehensive service and have all your needs addressed.
We can help you with:
- Dispute Resolution
- Franchise agreements
- Deposit agreements
- Lease/sub-lease agreements
- Buy-back
- Disclosure packs
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Richard Hammond
Partner
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Posted 25 April 2025
Excellent service from Carol Freeman and her team at Rothera Bray. I'm highly satisfied with her conveyancing work. Highly recommended.
Hui-Ling Kerr
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Posted 23 April 2025
Carol Freeman and her team were simply brilliant in the handling of our sale and purchase when we recently moved down to Suffolk. With their help and support a stressful and at times complicated transaction was made to seem easy.
Rex Coleman
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Posted 16 April 2025
This house move for us at my age and health conditions could have been highly stressful as well as physically and mentally challenging. I must give all credit to our representative Deepika Vadher. Her communication was swift and sharp. I genuinely felt assured that my interests were a priority. I am most grateful for such a smooth and swift outcome.
Uday Parekh
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Posted 12 April 2025
Excellent service and communication through-out the process. The process is also totally digital thus, gave me that flexibility to conduct the transaction remotely. A target date was set and achieved. Thank you to Rothera Bray and especially Fatima! Highly recommended.
Naresh Ramjee
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Posted 11 April 2025
We used Rothera Bray for our recent house purchase. Our solicitor Abbey Freeman was absolutely brilliant and we would happily recommend to anybody. She made the entire process so smooth and stress free. Couldn't be happier with the service we received!
C Roberts
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Posted 10 April 2025
I had an outstanding experience with Rothera & Bray, particularly with Sarrina Mills and Tina Rana. They were both incredibly professional and attentive in addressing my queries. They went above and beyond to ensure the smooth exchange of contracts and successful purchase of my property, all while working diligently to complete the process before the stamp duty increase. This is the second time I’ve worked with Rothera Bray, and once again, they have exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the exceptional services of Sarrina and Tina.
A Yousuf
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Posted 10 April 2025
Ellie handled with our query so well and communication was great! Will definitely be using her again!
Hannah O'Flaherty
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Posted 7 April 2025
Abbey from Rothera Bray recently dealt with the conveyancing for both the sale of my existing property and the purchase of a new one. Throughout a difficult and protracted process Abbey was always efficient and prompt in replying to any queries. I'd have no hesitation in recommending her or Rothera Bray.
Rock and Roll Exposures
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Posted 4 April 2025
Just a brief note to say how pleased we were with how efficiently your staff, in particular Sharan Sian and Lisa Rainbow, dealt with the sale of our property. It is so refreshing to have a company who keeps regular communication and replies to calls quickly. I have no hesitation in using you again.
Geoff Garbutt
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Posted 4 April 2025
Excellent service from Sarrina and Tina. Always responded immediately and were extremely professional and helpful. Would definitely recommend. I used Rothera Bray solicitors for selling and buying a house and all in 9 weeks! Thank you!
Jackie Wakefield
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Posted 4 April 2025
I would like to fully recommend Rothera Bray and especially Sharan Sian for their excellent professional support recently in selling my rental property. Initially I was a little anxious about the entirely remote aspect of the legal process but in fact this was quite straightforward with clear instructions provided. Sharan herself provided clear information and instructions throughout the process, by email and phone when necessary, and demonstrated a calm, no-fuss approach which I appreciated. My buyers were a little tardy and Sharan dealt with delays in a focussed and professional manner and kept the sale moving forward to a successful conclusion.
Linda Janes
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Posted 4 April 2025
Excellent service throughout with both the sale of our house and the purchase of our new property. Nikola and the team were professional and helpful throughout the whole process and through to completion. Much appreciated.
Karen Holme

Tim Gladdle
Senior Partner & Joint Head of Department
Tim qualified as a solicitor in 1983, giving him 40 years of legal experience. He specialises in advising a wide range of companies on corporate affairs and transactions.

Richard Hammond
Partner & Head of Risk and Compliance
Richard Hammond is a Dispute Resolution specialist and mediator at our Lace Market office. Richard is also a notary public, processing client documents for international use.

Toby Preston
Partner & Joint Head of Department
Toby is a Partner who specialises in corporate law and business affairs. He has been a partner for over 10 years and been involved in many high profile acquisitions and disposals.

David Tomlinson
Partner
David is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Derby office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial and commercial property matters.

Sandeesh Samra
Solicitor
Sandeesh Samra is a Solicitor in our Corporate and Commercial team and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

Liam Wicks
Solicitor
Liam Wicks is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Corporate & Commercial department and is based at our Derby office.

Erica Hurst
Paralegal
Erica Hurst is a paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Corporate and Commercial department and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Senior judge appointed in Nottingham Attacks public inquiry
After attending the Justice session in the House of Commons on 22nd April, we welcome the announcement that Her Honour Deborah Taylor will be chairing the public inquiry into the Nottingham Attacks of June 2023.

Our new Managing Associate in Employment Law
We’re excited to welcome Rachel Mills to our Derby office as a Managing Associate in Employment Law.

Triple win at Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards
We’re beyond proud to announce that three of our team members were recognised in three categories at the Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards on Friday night.

New legislation will support bereaved working fathers
The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act (the “PLB Act”) is expected to come into effect soon. It will grant bereaved fathers and partners expanded rights to paternity leave.